rs12070203 - RHOU - LINC02814

Magnitude 2.2 · 2 studies on file

Reported associations

  • Combined analysis of keratinocyte cancers identifies novel genome-wide loci - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 31174203

    ABSTRACT: Abstract The keratinocyte cancers (KC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are the most common cancers in fair-skinned people. KC treatment represents the second highest cancer healthcare expenditure in Australia. Increasing our understanding of the genetic architecture of KC may provide new avenues for prevention and treatment. We first conducted a series of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of KC across three European ancestry datasets from Australia, Europe and USA, and used linkage disequilibrium (LD) Score regression (LDSC) to estimate their pairwise genetic correlations. We employed a multiple-trait approach to map genes across the combined set of KC GWAS (total N = 47 742 cases, 634 413 controls). We also performed meta-analyses of BC

  • Genome-wide association study in 176,678 Europeans reveals genetic loci for tanning response to sun exposure - Unknown journal (n.d.) · Unknown authors · PubMed 29739929

    ABSTRACT: The skin's tendency to sunburn rather than tan is a major risk factor for skin cancer. Here we report a large genome-wide association study of ease of skin tanning in 176,678 subjects of European ancestry. We identify significant association with tanning ability at 20 loci. We confirm previously identified associations at six of these loci, and report 14 novel loci, of which ten have never been associated with pigmentation-related phenotypes. Our results also suggest that variants at the AHR/AGR3 locus, previously associated with cutaneous malignant melanoma the underlying mechanism of which is poorly understood, might act on disease risk through modulation of tanning ability. The skin's tanning response to sun exposure shows great interindividual variability. Here, Visconti


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Lifestyle context

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Discuss with your doctor

  • Skin cancer genetic risk and prevention plan High

    Healthcare provider can recommend appropriate surveillance intensity and preventive strategies based on individual risk

    Schedule appointment to discuss findings and develop personalized skin cancer prevention plan

Lifestyle

  • Enhanced daily sun protection High

    UV exposure is the primary modifiable risk factor for keratinocyte cancer; genetic risk requires stricter adherence

    Daily SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen, protective clothing, avoid midday sun (10am-4pm)

Screening

  • Dermatology screening for skin cancer High

    Genetic variant strongly associated with increased basal cell carcinoma and keratinocyte cancer risk

    Annual dermatology examination and monthly self-surveillance using ABCDE method